Do They Kill Birds?

Aren't They Expensive?

Onshore wind is the cheapest form of new electricity generation going. It's hard to say the exact price, but energy geeks have done their calculations and they think onshore wind has been the cheapest energy source for over a year in the UK. It's the same across Europe - it's even competitive with cheap gas in some countries.

They're Bad for Your Health, Right?

Wrong. Researchers have found no evidence that the noise from turbines harms your health. There is a phenomenon known as 'shadow flicker' which can affect people with autism or epilepsy, but regulations mean builders now have to take this into account when they're built so they don't produce this effect.

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Aren't They an Eyesore?

Aesthetics are a personal thing. It's fine if you don't like the way they look, but when asked how positive they feel towards onshore wind turbines, people say - 'very'! Supporters include 80% of people in France, 79% in Norway and 74% in Germany. It's normal to like wind power. Many people find them very beautiful!

Won't Wind Turbines Cause Blackouts?

They do cause some variations in electricity supply for the National Grid, which does need managing, but as our weather prediction skills increase, so does our ability to plan ahead. In 2015, wind produced 42% of Denmark's electricity and it's one of the most reliable energy systems in Europe, with four times fewer power cuts than the UK! Go wind!

So there you have it. Wind turbines aren't all that bad at all - in fact, they're pretty damn awesome. Go wind!

This blog was written by our climate activist pals over at 10:10. Find out more about the great work they do here.

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